Olde Effingham Days Festival7-10 p.m. April 15; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16, Effingham Museum and Living History Site, 1002 Pine St. Springfield. Event activities include demonstrations of blacksmithing, syrup making, childrenâ€™s games, Civil War reenactments and tours. There will also be food vendors, craft booths and entertainment featuring Leon Jacobs and the Swinginâ€™ Medallions. Free. For information, call 912-754-2170.

Islands MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9 a.m. Feb. 9, First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Mothers of children through kindergarten age can attend for encouragement, fun and food with other moms. For details, call 912-898-0869 or 912-897-6167.